Overview

Depart Paris for a day exploring nearby Normandy, including many places that inspired Impressionist artist Claude Monet. Begin with a visit to the medieval city of Rouen, famous as the site where Joan of Arc met her end as well as a gothic cathedral appearing in several Monet paintings. Enjoy lunch in the harbor town of Honfleur—central to the Impressionist Movement—then continue onto Deauville, a glamorous seaside resort whose beaches inspired numerous Impressionist painters. End your day with a trip to a Calvados distillery, complete with a tour and tasting.

Day trip to Normandy from Paris, complete with Calvados Tasting

See Rouen's gothic cathedral, made famous in a series of Monet paintings, and dine in Honfleur—the heart of the Impressionist Movement

Experience a different side of Normandy with visits to the many sights that inspired Impressionist painters

Explore the seaside resort of Deauville

Stop at a local Calvados distillery for a guided tour and tasting of distinct apple brandy